Perfect Your Pedicure

Here's what busy moms need to know about pampering themselves with the best pedicures.
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Preserve Your Pedicure

There's nothing worse than spending precious time polishing your toenails only to have the results smudged by your shoes. The best way to prolong the life of your pedicure is to be patient. Allow polish to dry thoroughly (about 30 minutes) before putting on socks or closed shoes -- for instance, slip on flip-flops and carry on with your day while your toes dry.

If you go to the beach, protect nails from abrasive sand with a chip-resistant topcoat like Barielle Manicure Extender. Chlorinated pools can also wear away even the toughest polishes. Reapply the clear topcoat every few days.

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y_vette13 wrote:

yes I also agree. It would be dangerous in the shower to put cuticle oil on feet you can slip. I´m 27 wks pregnant and the advice is helpful for someone that is in their 1st trimester on not pregnant.

8/19/2011 10:16:49 AM Report Abuse
my.sailors.girl wrote:

Oooh a how to/suggestion guide for hubby since I won't be doing it. :P

5/19/2011 05:39:15 PM Report Abuse
garachelcu wrote:

I am 26 weeks and can't reach mine so I hope your talking about at a salon

2/8/2011 05:16:46 PM Report Abuse
kimberlyrobins6 wrote:

a pregnant woman definately did not write that little article!! i dont know too many pregnant women who can reach their feet or even want to try to.

1/6/2011 11:17:00 AM Report Abuse
mchurchill5 wrote:

Getting my first pedi ever this Sat.! looking forward to it--I'm only 2 weeks until due date!

10/19/2010 10:06:38 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I agree kimberlie79, I am 37 weeks and can't even lean forward to get closer to the table!!!

10/10/2010 08:58:09 PM Report Abuse
lfergus2 wrote:

Luckily I continued to do low intensity Pilates & Yoga throughout my pregnancy so I am able to still polish my own toes! My husby even does it for me sometimes!

8/5/2010 01:52:18 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

you WONT BE ABLE TO, IM ONLY 16 WKS AND ITS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO REACH, SO THATS WHY I ALWYS GO TO GET MY MANI AND PEDI AT A NAIL SALON

7/25/2010 04:39:42 PM Report Abuse
kimberlie79 wrote:

Tell me again how I'm supposed to REACH my feet at 38 weeks?.....

7/4/2010 07:12:12 PM Report Abuse
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